Recorder Office
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Ada County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder
About the Ada County Ada County Recorder's Office
Land records in Ada County are recorded by the Ada County Recorder's Office. The office is held by Trent Tripple.
Judgments, liens, affidavits regarding trusts, affidavits in lieu of probate, agreements, deeds, appointments of successor trustee, declarations of priority, reconveyances, bankruptcies, orders determining heirs, pre/post nuptial agreements and powers of attorney are currently blocked from viewing or downloading online; copies are available by contacting the office.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Property Records - Ada County Clerk · Ada County Clerk's Office
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| Deeds and other conveyances | $15.00 for the first 30 pages, $3.00 each additional page (any deed transferring or affecting ownership) |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $45.00 for the first 30 pages, $3.00 each additional page (deeds of trust or mortgage documents) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $15.00 for the first 30 pages, $3.00 each additional page (deed of reconveyance, including partial) |
| Other standard documents | $10.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page (per document, including mining claims) |
Other charges
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
|---|---|
| Certification | $1.00 |
StatewideEach additional release or assignment in the same instrument: $1.00. Substitution of a trustee: $10.00, and powers of attorney: $25.00, for instruments of thirty pages or less, plus $3.00 for each page beyond thirty. Maps, sketches, drawings or other instruments (except plats) larger than 8 1/2 by 14 inches: two cents per square inch. Town plat or map: $11.00 for the first one hundred lots or less, plus 5¢ for each additional lot. Survey filing: $5.00 per page.
Plat: first two (2) pages $11.00, additional pages $5.00 per page; conformed plat by customer $1.00. Conformed survey by customer $1.00. UCC recording $3.00 per page. Irrigation District Redemption: $10.00 first page, $3.00 each additional page; Irrigation Delinquency List (including liens) $25.00. Searches: UCC, federal tax lien, claim of lien and recorded judgment search $22.00 per name with copies; UCC search with copies $12.00 per name; UCC search only $6.00 per name. Any document that does not support a recording label will require a cover sheet, which may increase the recording fee. No fee to record a modification document for discriminatory restrictive covenants.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Credit card |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Ada County Recorder |
| Card fee | A convenience fee applies to all card payments. |
Transfer tax
No transfer tax. None is collected when a document is recorded. (statewide)
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: 2023 Senate Bill 1025, As Amended (reprints I.C. 31-3205) · Property Records - Ada County Clerk · NAR Focus: State and Local Issues / Real Estate Transfer Tax
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Paper size | up to 8.5 x 14 inches (statewide, Idaho Code § 31-3205(6)) |
|---|---|
| Ink and paper | All documents and checks must be written in dark blue or black ink to meet scanning requirements. |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Idaho Code § 55-601) |
StatewideEach page shall be typewritten or be in legible writing.
Any document that does not support a recording label will require a cover sheet. The party submitting is responsible for redacting personal identifying information such as social security numbers, dates of birth and account numbers; a form is available for recording without redaction.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
| How recorded documents come back | Any document recorded in person will be returned during the transaction. Mailed documents are returned in the self-addressed envelope included with the submission. |
Mailed submissions should include the appropriate fees and a self-addressed envelope. Documents will be recorded in person until 5:00 pm; eRecording stops accepting submissions at 4:55 pm (MST). The office is closed on federal holidays and weekends.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Idaho Code 31-3205 Recorder's fees · Idaho Code 55-601 Conveyance — How made · Property Records - Ada County Clerk · Property Records FAQ - Ada County Clerk
Deeds.com Resources & Services
Using Deeds.com is optional. Contact the recorder's office directly for its services and submission options.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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Deeds.com eRecording
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Use Deeds.com's paid service to submit documents electronically to the recorder's office. Deeds.com service fees are separate from government recording fees and taxes.
Recorder Office
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Ada County Clerk/Auditor/Recorder
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